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Blue Yeti Side-Address Microphone Mistake
Blue Yeti Side-Address Microphone Mistake
- Humorous correction regarding using a Blue Yeti microphone as side-address instead of top-address.
Side-Address vs Top-Address
- On February 2, 2026, I pointed out a common podcaster mistake: speaking into the top of a Blue Yeti microphone.
- I explained that the Blue Yeti is a side-addressing microphone, not a top-addressing one, meaning the best audio sensitivity is horizontal from the sides, and talking into the top is ineffective.
These facts are as Randal recalls them, but much time has passed for most of this. If you find a factual error, please email realmerlyn@gmail.com.